Under the Louisiana Constitution, he is prohibited from seeking public office at the state level. Apparently he plans to challenge the constitutionality of that.

That's the assessment of Clancy Dubois a political analyst who spoke recently with the Louisiana Radio Network. Dubois says only time will tell whether or not convicted felon can remain on the ballot. However, that time is fairly short, there are only four weeks left until early voting begins and the issue will need to be resolved before that voting begins.

I would be very surprised if Louisiana courts allow him to remain on the ballot because the voters put that provision in the Constitution and the courts like to honor the will of voters.

Still this is Louisiana politics and who knows where this might wind up. The good news is this, if the courts say it's okay then it's up to the voters. Should the voters choose to be represented by a convicted felon, I guess they should have that right.